31MB Slide Question

[Bama Hammer]

We have a 2021 model.. great rig and we’ve been 5,000+ miles with her already. Recently I’ve noticed the slide containing the couch and pantry acting odd when extending/retracting. There is a point about 1/4 heading out (3/4 heading in) when the slide slows to almost a stop. This happens going both ways. This is a schwintek slide.

Troubleshooting I’ve done so far:
-happens on battery alone and connected to shore
-all slide motors are working (at least by sound)
-slide seems to be properly aligned
-no debris in the tracks
-no strange noises
-we are always level when operating the slides

Has anyone else had an issue similar to this?

Thanks!


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[Ynot4me2]

I haven't experienced what your describing but have you tried lubricating the motors? There's a specific way to do it. If you Google it, there's a few videos on this. It might help, or iliminate another possibility.

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[BreakfastinAmerica]

I agree with lubricant to specific areas per manual. It might be the position where it changes position from inside to outside on the rollers.

 

[red_neck_camper]

Also, try cleaning and lubricating the slide seals. They can exert significant drag on the sides of the slide.

Ken

 

[nateritter]

Our 2021 31 MB has similar issues with slides. All of them at some point have required overriding. So much so that it feels like a win when we setup or tear down and *dont* have to override one. Especially the kitchen.

I’ve lubed the side lining. Going to look in the manual about the motors but honestly it simply seems like a misalignment issue that doesn’t seem to ever get sync’d again, even though I’ve tried countless times. Probably not doing something right there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Anyway, commiserating a bit here but also following this thread. If I ever get ours figured out (vs my current thought of building an iPhone app or physical button to override without digging into the bay), I’ll let ya know.